A randomized pilot of eHealth mindful movement and breathing to improve gynecologic surgery outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial of eHealth Mindful Movement and Breathing (eMMB) compared to an empathic attention control (AC).

Participants

Women undergoing surgery for a suspected gynecologic malignancy.

Methods

eMMB is a brief yoga intervention delivered remotely during the perioperative timeframe. We assessed feasibility and participants completed assessments (baseline, weeks 2 and 4 postoperatively). We summarized feasibility, participant characteristics, and outcomes by intervention group and time.

Findings

Forty-three percent of eligible patients approached participated (n = 31). Adherence to the interventions was 77%. Percent of participants to complete outcomes was 81% at Week 2 and 84% at Week 4 (>70%; retention was th

SUBMITTER: Sohl SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9883595 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature